Collums-Baker House · National Register of Historic Places
Bee Branch’s story
166 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 maps from 1961 on.
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1860Bee Branch is settled
Bee BranchAR
Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Collums-Baker House · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
196
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$228K
+4.9% in a year
Household income
$76K
median
Median age
41.6
years
Jobs based here
26
A commuter town
Is Bee Branch a good place to live?
Its National Register listings include Collums-Baker House and Art Scanlan House. Bee Branch has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Bee Branch stand out
Where Bee Branch beats most towns.
Small town
196 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Bee Branch: who provides what
Bee Branch is unincorporated, so Van Buren County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEntergy Arkansas13.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesVan Buren CountyVan Buren County provides services here
Register to voteIn personArkansas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVan Buren County ClerkVan Buren County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code7201372013 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bee Branch.
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Arkansas overall
Bee Branch’s median age stands at 41.6 years, against 36.6 years in Arkansas’ towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Adults 35 to 64 are 63% of residents (37% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 3% of residents (22% statewide). 20% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 26% across Arkansas.
41.6median age · AR 38.5
| Bee Branch | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 years | 36.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 20% | 20% | 29% |
Bee BranchArkansasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
44%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school53%
Some college19%
Associate’s0%
Bachelor’s0%
Graduate20%
Women and men · all residents
37% women, 63% men
About 169 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4 points). Across Arkansas, 50.6% of residents are women.
| Bee Branch | AR | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 16.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0% | 10.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.6% | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 0% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 44.4% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.7% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.2% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 0% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 17.9% | 7.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.2% | 11.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 52.8% | 34.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.9% | 20.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 0% | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 0% | 16.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 20.1% | 9.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commute
With 0.3 jobs for every working resident, most of Bee Branch’s workers commute out
The median commute is under 26 miles. Since 2013, Bee Branch has lost 24 jobs, to 26 in 2023. The top destinations are Conway (15%), Clinton (13%) and Damascus (5%). Its income of the median household stands at $76,000, above Arkansas’ towns ($55,000) and close to U.S. towns ($80,000).
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Bee Branch0%
Conway15%
Clinton13%
Damascus5%
Quitman4%
26 mi
median commute distance
26
jobs based in Bee Branch
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Top of a high hazard risk in Bee Branch: inland flooding
FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in Bee Branch than in 78% of U.S. communities. Households here have drawn federal disaster aid in 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2008.
78risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesIce storms
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Bee Branch, expect mild winters and hot summers
A winter brings about 3 inches of snow, with January nights at 29° and July afternoons at 90°.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–51°
Spring48–70°
Summer67–88°
Fall49–71°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 9
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Bee Branch is
The share of adults in Bee Branch who get no exercise outside work: 37%. The town beats the Arkansas average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. Among adults locally, 12% binge drink and 45% have high blood pressure.
| Bee Branch | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 41% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Arkansas
1 better24 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Bee Branch | AR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.4% | 76.9% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 28% | 18.6% |
Ozark Health
7.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The typical home in Bee Branch is valued at about $228K
Bee Branch: 85% of households own their home. Values rose 4.9% in the 12 months to September 2026.
$228KZillow home value
Typical home value
Bee Branch$228K
Arkansas$224K
+4.9%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bee Branch
16pages on Bee Branch
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bee Branch; the nearest are
Hendrix CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Conway25.1 mi$38,200 tuitionUniversity of Central ArkansasUniversity or college · Public · Conway26.8 mi$10,523 in-state tuitionUniversity of Arkansas Community College-MorriltonCommunity college · Public · Morrilton27.3 mi$3,648 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Bee Branch residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Bee Branch for work
Where Bee Branch’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
26jobs based in Bee Branch
0%of working residents work in town
26 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
3 places in Bee Branch on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Bee Branch
Town in Arkansas, United States
Bee Branch is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 293. More than 70% of the local population consist of married couples. The majority of the population were born out-of-state and exclusively speak the English language. The nearest towns are Clinton and Fairfield Bay.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 505 ft
- ZIP code
- 72013
Questions about Bee Branch
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bee Branch, AR a good place to live?
Bee Branch has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.